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2008 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Manual

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Periodic maintenance ESU12270 EWS00540 Adjusting the headlight beams 1. 2. Remove the top cover. (See page 42 for removal procedures.) Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the headlight beam adjusting screw and adjust the headlight beams. To lower the headlight beams, turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction (a). To raise the headlight beams, turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction (b). WARNING Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous. It contains sulfuric acid and can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. ANTIDOTE: G EXTERNAL: Flush with water. G INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. G EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. ESU12331 1. Headlight beam adjusting screw EWS00550 Replacing a fuse WARNING Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong fuse could cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. ECS00631 3. Install the top cover. ESU12290 Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasteners. Tighten in proper sequence and torque if necessary. ESU12300 CAUTION: Be sure to turn the main switch to the off position and disconnect the negative battery lead to prevent accidental short-circuiting. 1. Remove the shroud, the left and right side covers, and the top cover. (See page 42 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolts, disconnect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler, and then remove the headlight unit. Battery This snowmobile is equipped with a sealedtype (MF) battery, which does not require any maintenance. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the snowmobile is equipped with electrical accessories. 2. 67

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Periodic maintenance
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ESU12270
Adjusting the headlight beams
1.
Remove the top cover. (See page 42 for
removal procedures.)
2.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the
headlight beam adjusting screw and ad-
just the headlight beams. To lower the
headlight beams, turn the headlight
beam adjusting screw in direction (a). To
raise the headlight beams, turn the head-
light beam adjusting screw in direction
(b).
3.
Install the top cover.
ESU12290
Fittings and fasteners
Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten-
ers.
Tighten in proper sequence and torque if nec-
essary.
ESU12300
Battery
This snowmobile is equipped with a sealed-
type (MF) battery, which does not require any
maintenance. There is no need to check the
electrolyte or to add distilled water.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as
soon as possible if it seems to have dis-
charged. Keep in mind that the battery tends
to discharge more quickly if the snowmobile is
equipped with electrical accessories.
WARNING
EWS00540
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous. It contains sulfuric acid and can
cause severe burns. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
●
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
●
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of wa-
ter or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
●
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Venti-
late when charging or using in an en-
closed space. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
ESU12331
Replacing a fuse
WARNING
EWS00550
Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong
fuse could cause electrical system dam-
age or A FIRE HAZARD.
CAUTION:
ECS00631
Be sure to turn the main switch to the off
position and disconnect the negative bat-
tery lead to prevent accidental short-cir-
cuiting.
1.
Remove the shroud, the left and right
side covers, and the top cover. (See page
42 for removal procedures.)
2.
Remove the headlight unit bolts, discon-
nect the headlight couplers and speed-
ometer coupler, and then remove the
headlight unit.
1.
Headlight beam adjusting screw